With the help of the government, the military, and the soldiers' own wishes, this accusation storm was pushed directly to the peak.
The soldiers who went to the procuratorate, from brothers and friends at the beginning to battalions at present, had rich evidence provided by the military camps and the government in their hands.
There is no doubt that the Procuratorate has become the busiest department in the entire Song Dynasty, and it does not even have time to catch its breath.
To this end, the royal court and the police station dispatched personnel to help.
This is actually a key and common means for local governments to fight against important imperial courts.
If we trace the origin of this method, it is the purpose of the emperor's rule over the country.
Feudal society has never pursued development, development and more development, but rather stability, stability and stability. This is also the biggest difference between feudal society and modern society.
Based on this, coupled with the backwardness of management technology, the most effective way is for the emperor to cooperate with local forces: I give you power, and you give me stability.
The reason why imperial power does not extend below the county level is based on this point.
As for whether the people's lives were getting better or not, the emperor didn't care at all.
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Whenever the emperor talked about people's livelihood, he was always talking about whether people were starving to death, not about the luxury of fish and meat. As long as the people could survive, they would not cause trouble, and would not affect the emperor's rule.
The most reasonable evaluation of the prosperous times in ancient times is that the country is prosperous and the people are safe. The people are stable, not wealthy. This is the most basic thing. If the national treasury is full, it is a prosperous time.
It can even be understood that as long as the country does not take the last bite of food from the people's mouths, it is a pretty good regime.
In this case, the most effective measure for local governments to deal with the central government is to create unrest.
As long as there is unrest, the emperor will become anxious, and both sides will have to discuss and then make a compromise.
This is also the fundamental reason why reforms were extremely difficult in ancient times. Reforms were often aimed at enriching and strengthening the central government, of course.
But maintaining stability is the emperor's bottom line, but it is not the prime minister's bottom line.
This discrepancy is often the root cause of the failure of reform.
Once you carry out reforms, my place will be in chaos. Once there is chaos, the emperor will get anxious and will often retreat, because imperial power is always the first priority.
The reason why Zhang Juzheng of the Ming Dynasty was successful was because he controlled the emperor.
However, in most reform events, when facing local unrest, the emperor and the prime minister often have two different attitudes. The prime minister tends to fight to the end, but as the unrest increases further, the emperor will choose to retreat.
It is because their vital interests are inconsistent.
As long as the purpose of feudal society's rule remains unchanged, this tactic will always work.
They dare to do this under the feet of the emperor, let alone in other places.
If you just want to light a small fire to get some light, he will directly light a big fire to grill the meat for you.
On the second floor of a pub diagonally opposite the Procuratorate.
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Wang Shao saw the huge crowd in front of the procuratorate and couldn't help but sigh, "It has finally come to this!"
The moment Chen Guang went to the procuratorate to file a complaint, he had already seen this scene.
The fundamental reason for insufficient military pay is not corruption or bribery, but the fiscal deficit, and officials will definitely use this as an excuse to make trouble.
Because even if everything is done fairly, our officials are not greedy at all, and don't even use public funds for food and drink, you still can't pay the soldiers!
If we investigate to the end, we will definitely find the imperial court.
Wang Shao looked at Cai Yanqing, who was sitting opposite him, thinking deeply, and asked, "Brother Zhongyuan, if we really want to act according to the law, can the finances of Hezhong Prefecture cope with it?"
Cai Yanqing shook his head and said, "I absolutely cannot afford it, unless."
Wang Shao asked: "Unless what?"
Cai Yanqing said: "Unless the Salt Administration issues salt debts to compensate for this part of the military expenses."
Wang Shao frowned and said, "That's unlikely! After all the trouble between Yuan Xueshi and the imperial court, it's impossible for him to be willing to take on such a large debt for the public security, procuratorate and court. The salt debt must be repaid after all."
"Then there is only one way."
"disarmament?"
"That's right."
Cai Yanqing nodded and said, "As we all know, the fundamental reason for the lack of military pay is that the country cannot afford to support so many soldiers."
“Actually, I’ve thought of that, too.”
Wang Shao nodded and said, "But the issue of disarmament has always been a debate in the court, and the relationship is very complicated, and it may even directly affect the government. It is not as simple as adding a few legal principles.
I don’t believe that the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs can use laws to force the imperial court to reduce its military. This is absolutely impossible.”
Disarmament is definitely a top priority for the country. How can it be said that the imperial court forced the court to disarm? This is simply a fantasy.
Cai Yanqing said: "I agree with this point, so I wondered whether we could use the salt debt to cover this part of the debt."
Wang Shao asked: "Have you ever thought that the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs might fail?"
"Of course."
Cai Yanqing sighed: "Initially, Su Ziyou came to me to discuss this matter, which shows that he was aware of the problem, so he hoped to solve it privately, but unfortunately the Transportation Bureau refused.
In my opinion, the procuratorate has been forced into a corner and has no choice but to do this. Otherwise, the people will only recognize the imperial court and not the procuratorate in the future. "
"This Su Ziyu is still a little too young!"
Wang Shao sighed and said, "The situation is very complicated now. We all have to keep a close eye on it. Although there may be some trouble, there must not be any chaos. Otherwise, none of us will be able to escape responsibility."
Cai Yanqing nodded, but he still held a glimmer of hope in his heart, because he was sure that Yuan Jiang and Zhang Fei were related. If he was not sure, Yuan Jiang would never refuse the request of the procuratorate.
Accustomed to Gao Wenyin's attentive service, Zhang Fei usually does not eat out, and tries to eat at home, no matter how late it is.
But this morning, Zhang Fei came to the big dog shop in front of the door to have breakfast.
"Big Dog, the food in your restaurant is getting better and better."
"That's because we recently hired a stoker."
"Yeah?"
"Does Judge Zhang know this fireman?"
As the big dog spoke, he shouted into the shed, "Xiao Wu! Xiao Wu!"
"Why!"
Chen Xiaowu rushed out of the shed. When he saw Zhang Fei, he excitedly said, "Judge Zhang is here."
Zhang Fei asked in surprise: "Chen Xiaowu?"
This Chen Xiaowu was the stokers who appeared in court last time to testify for Zhong Yan.
"Judge Zhang, you still remember me!"
"Why are you here?"
Zhang Fei asked curiously.
Chen Xiaowu chuckled, "I've long wanted to stop working in the army. My military service is due this year. After the court hearing, I saw they were looking for a fireman, so I came to try. Brother Gou actually hired me."
Da Gou laughed and said, "You are a good cook! Judge Zhang just praised you for your good work."
"Really?"
Chen Xiaowu said in surprise.
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "It's really good. This cake is very authentic."
"As long as Judge Zhang likes it, that's good."
Chen Xiaowu chatted for a while and then went back to the shed to work.
Zhang Fei pointed to the stool next to him and said, "Sit down."
"Why!"
After the big dog sat down, Zhang Fei looked around and whispered, "How is the tax department developing?"
Da Gou said hurriedly, "It's relatively smooth, because there are many people in Hezhong Prefecture who follow crooked ways. It's easy to get in touch with such people, and they are well-informed."
Zhang Fei asked: "Among these crooked ways, which one is the most prosperous and easiest to develop power?"
"Selling illegal salt." Big Dog whispered.
Zhang Fei said: "I remember that I had arranged for a salt dealer before I came here."
Big Dog nodded and said, "Yes, this business is the best developed one."
Zhang Fei said: "But this is far from enough. Things are developing faster than I thought. The tax commissioner may have to come to Hezhong Prefecture at the beginning of next year."
"Early next year?"
The big dog frowned and said, "I'm afraid this is not enough!"
Zhang Fei said: "Think of a way."
The big dog glanced at Zhang Fei and said, "Unless..."
Zhang Fei encouraged: "Speak."
Big Dog said: "At present, our private salt sales are mainly concentrated in the inland, but the most profitable is the private salt sales of Xixia. If we can infiltrate there and escape the supervision of the government, we will be able to develop quickly. However, the court strictly prohibits the sale of Xixia salt."
"No buts, that's it."
Zhang Fei said: "We just need to find a way to infiltrate Xixia recently. Let's find a few smart ones to smuggle Xixia salt. I guarantee that they will become the largest salt smugglers within two years."
The big dog nodded and said, "Yes."
Zhang Fei said: "I will meet your request. When the tax commissioner comes next year, don't embarrass Brother Bao."
The big dog glanced at Zhang Fei and said, "Why do I feel like Judge Zhang has set up a trap for me to fall into?"
Selling private salt from Western Xia was equivalent to sending money and grain to Western Xia, which was what the imperial court hated the most. How could they decide so easily? It must have already been decided.
"There's meat and wine in there, so why not jump in?"
Zhang Fei laughed and threw down a small bunch of copper coins, "I'm going to do something, you go ahead."
Although Zhang Fei seems cynical, it cannot be denied that his ability to clock in and out is first-rate. He is rarely late, even though he is the last one to perform.
Today, he came to the meeting room at the last second again.
The four little golden warriors were already chatting animatedly inside. When they saw Zhang Fei coming in, they immediately stood up and saluted.
"Everyone, please sit down."
Zhang Fei asked with a smile: "What are you talking about?"
Cai Bian said: "We were talking about the matter at the procuratorate. Now the government office, the transport department, and the military camp are all encouraging those soldiers to go and file a complaint. The number of people is increasing day by day. If this continues, there may be chaos."
Zhang Fei said: "This is a matter for the procuratorate. As long as the procuratorate does not prosecute, it has little to do with us."
Shangguan Jun said worriedly: "But our public security, procuratorial and judicial organs are integrated. If there is a problem with the procuratorate, it will inevitably affect our imperial court."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Chief Prosecutor Su is an adult, he should know how to be responsible for his own actions. Besides, even if we want to help, all I can do is lend people to the procuratorate. We cannot teach the procuratorate how to do things, let alone interfere with the work of the procuratorate, otherwise, the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs will really be finished."
The four of them nodded slightly, but obviously did not agree.
Although we are checking and balancing each other, we still have to stick together for warmth when we are out!
However, Zhang Fei did not care. "As for how to assist the procuratorate, Cai Jing will be responsible. What we need to do now is to sort out the lawsuit that just ended, explore the deficiencies in the law, and then make corrections and amendments. What do you think?"
Shangguan Jun took the lead and said: "We should give a clearer conversion standard."
Cai Bian said: "There is also the problem of usury. The court has repeatedly issued laws to strictly prohibit usury, but it continues despite repeated prohibitions. This has also accelerated land annexation, which is very detrimental to the country and the people. For example, the debt of Chen Hu, the interest not only compounded, but also reached twice as much, which is simply shocking. According to the law, he should be punished, but in the end Wu Tianfu still took double the interest."
Ye Zuqia said: "We have discussed this dispute. Fortunately, Wu Tianfu chose to settle with the Transportation Bureau. If he really went to court, there would be no law that could punish him."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "If I help Wu Tianfu to fight the lawsuit, the possibility of losing is very small, and this is a widespread phenomenon. In the future, our imperial court will be involved in many relationships in this regard, which may cause the people to be dissatisfied with our imperial court. Therefore, we must take countermeasures to avoid this situation.
At present, the common trick used by landlords is to borrow cloth in exchange for rice, borrow rice and repay money, and calculate the interest by size and weight. It is very difficult for our royal court to evaluate with this calculation.
However, if this is prohibited, the people will suffer because they do not have much money and can only borrow and repay things.
Therefore, I decided to assess the interest based on the market value of the borrowed item at the time. If you borrow one dan of rice, and the price of rice at the time was one dan, one thousand wen, then the interest should be calculated based on the one thousand wen in total. "
Cai Bian nodded and said, "It should be so."
Ye Zuqia said, "But if we do this, I'm afraid it will lead to dissatisfaction. Suppose we agree to borrow one stone of rice and return one piece of cloth, and the interest is calculated based on the cloth. When the time comes to repay the money, if the price of cloth continues to rise during this period, the rich family will obviously suffer a great loss."
Cai Bian said: "If the price of cloth falls, the rich will benefit. After all, the rich will definitely make money."
Ye Zuqia said: "We can't just consider farmers and landlords, we also have to consider the lending between merchants. Many merchants borrow money, betting that the price of cloth will rise."
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "What you said makes sense, so let's think of a way to evaluate this loan sharking more appropriately."
Cai Jing said, "Teacher, I think it is not appropriate now."
Zhang Fei looked at Cai Jing and asked, "What do you mean?"
Cai Jing said: "No matter how we regulate usury, as long as it is fair, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among the big landlords. Now the procuratorate has already caused dissatisfaction among the military. If we offend those big landlords again, I am afraid they will band together for warmth, which is very disadvantageous to us."
Zhang Fei thought for a moment, then smiled and nodded, saying, "What Cai Jing said makes sense. Then you should discuss it in secret for the time being, and don't make it public to avoid unnecessary complications. Okay, today's meeting ends here."
Wait until Zhang Fei goes out.
Cai Jing and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Something's not quite right with the teacher today." Shangguan Jun spoke first.
Cai Bian nodded and said, "I have the same feeling, but I can't tell what it is specifically."
"Satire!"
Ye Zuqia said: "The teacher didn't say a single word to mock us today."
"Right! That's right." Cai Bian nodded and said, "In the past, when we raised questions, the teacher would more or less ridicule us."
Cai Jing said: "Moreover, the teacher will ask us what we think. If we can't come up with a solution, we will be ridiculed."
"What is the purpose of the teacher doing this?"
"Is this just a way to inspire others to do something good?"
"The teacher is trying to get us to do something, but that's impossible. The teacher has never done that before."
"Is it intentional to train us?"
"That's possible. We have to consider it carefully."
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